Train from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Bloomington to St. Louis on 16 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bloomington to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just R 312, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2h 52mAverage duration
235 kmDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceR 971 - R 1 247Average duration8h 40m
6kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceR 312 - R 1 417Average duration2h 52m
21kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Bloomington to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bloomington to St. Louis start from R 312. The average price for this train route is around R 451. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Bloomington to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from Bloomington to St. Louis is 2h 52m, covering a distance of 235 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Bloomington to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bloomington to St. Louis?

    The earliest train from Bloomington to St. Louis departs at 09:16. And the latest train departs at 21:19.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
13/12
R 415
14/12
R 502
Today
R 415
16/12
R 415
17/12
R 415
18/12
R 415
19/12
R 415
20/12
R 415
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 415

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 415 to R 4 632 for a train ticket from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 415, which is on 2025-12-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Bloomington, IL and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 451 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 312. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Bloomington, IL to St. Louis in about 2h 52m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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